Rain brings relief to local crops and gatherings
Farmers rejoice as Sunday rain boosts grain and food crops. C A Nabers returns from North Texas trip with cousins Gladys Gates and Esta Sowell, visiting D E Nabers family. W J Fritts attended the Ginners convention in Dallas and returned. Miss Ima Brown is under care at Mercers Gap as J H McNutt and Anna Brinson visit. Local entertainment at Pete Fritts home precedes a third Sunday all day singing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ima Brown
Mercers Gap
Pete Fritts
Pie and dress up plan outlined in odd verse
A quirky, fragmentary note suggests bringing a pie by the tail and escorting a character named Miss Baked Hen in a Brown Chicken Dressing gown to a gathering. The text mixes playful imagery with odd directions and lacks a clear event or date.
Chamberlains Tablets Praised By Satisfied Customers
Mrs Anna Kadin of Spencerport New York reports long lasting relief from stomach trouble after using Chamberlains Tablets She says the medicine has given positive relief where other remedies failed and recommends its value and wide availability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlains
Chamberlain
Anna Kadin
Spencerport
N. Y
Local Visitors and Community Updates
Rech Ervin Sturdivant and family from Downing were here today. N H Hoover visited his Mount Airy parents Sunday. Roch residents attended Comyn exhibitions as school ended. Mrs Harlie High of Abilene will stay until Mr High’s school ends. Bob Hughes and wife visiting Joe Campbell’s family here. Jess Barnes is very ill. Ed Hoovers arm shows quick improvement. Jess Dixon of Proctor arrived today. Little Kinis Hanson of Comyn visited Thursday and Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ervin Sturdivant
Downing
N. H. Hoover
Mount Airy
Comyn
Harlie High
Abilene
Ed Hoover
Jess Dixon
Proctor
Little Kinis Hanson
Heer
Ballard's Snow Liniment Boasts Quick Flesh Healing
Medical claim highlights Ballard's Snow Liniment as superior for cuts wounds sprains burns scalds and rheumatism with strong healing and penetrating power. Available in 25c 50c and 1.00 bottles sold by S. P. Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ballard
P. Smith
Patillo Joins Cole Drug Co and Kerney Leaves
Dr J T Patillo has accepted the prescriptionist role at Cole Drug Co arriving last Sunday Mrs Patillo will join later George M Kerney leaves Cole Drug for Comanche after exchanging positions with Patillo The Dublin Progress reports the staff changes at the pharmacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. T. Patillo
Comanche
Cole Drug Co
Mrs. Patillo
George M. Kerney
Cole Drug
Dublin
Piles Cured in 6 to 14 Days Ad Claims Refund
An old druggist advertisement promises cure for piles in six to fourteen days with PAZO ointment. It claims relief for itching burning and bleeding, with a money back guarantee if the product fails to cure any case.
Senior Class to Present The Girl from Upper Seven
The Senior Class of C H and 8 will present The Girl from Upper Seven Friday night May 18 at the High School Auditorium. Mrs. Dick Scurry coaches the western ranch life play with a large cast led by Rev John Black Cody Thomas and Tom F Reese as Fitz Hugh Montgomery among others. Admission 25 35 and 50 cents tickets on sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dick Scurry
John Black
Cody Thomas
Francis Hughes
Luther Hutson
Edward Fielding
Arther Garrison
Douglass Mason
Leslie Cooper
Steve Malone
Millard Gray
Ezra Simpson
Harmon Howard
Jonah Hawkins
Guy Allen
Noah Hawkins
Durwood
Dodson's Liver Tone ad promises safe detox cure
An advertisement attacks calomel and sells Dodson's Liver Tone as a harmless vegetable remedy. It claims quick liver cleansing without griping, prevents salivation, and guarantees relief or money back. It even suggests giving it to children.
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Dodson
Age of Youth Ad Promotes La Creole Hair Dressing
A vintage advertisement claims the product La Creole Hair Dressing can darken grays and make users appear ten years younger. The ad highlights a price of $1.00 and promotes a cosmetic solution for gray hair.
Local School Closes With A Little Program
Our school closed here last Friday night with a nice program. Brother J. W. Collins of Democrat filled his regular appointment here Saturday and Sunday. Miss Ammie Rambo is recovering from measles. Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Boggs shopped in Comanche Monday. Miss Sarah Daniels of Hazeldell visited her sister Mrs. Joe Gaines Jr. Artie Rambo and sister Miss Bessie shopped in Comanche Monday. Mr. J. W. Gaines and family visited Dr. A. F. Gaines at Macksville Wednesday and returned home after a dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. F. Gaines
Macksville
Dr. Gaines
Ballards Snow Liniment Heals Wounds Quickly
Barbed wire cuts and ragged gashes heal fast with Ballards Snow Liniment which acts as healing and antiseptic. Prices listed at 25e 50e and 1.00 per bottle. Sold by H.S. P. Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. Smith
Cemetery Work Day At Board Church Saturday
Cemetery working at Board Church on the Third Saturday urged for all interested to attend and bring dinner. J. D. Pannell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board Church
J. D. Pannell
Mayr's Wonderful Remedy for Stomach Ailments
Stomach troubles cause gall stones ulcers and other fatal ailments and Mayr's Wonderful Remedy is claimed to offer complete recovery for thousands of sufferers. Sold by The Wm. Reese Coen and reputable druggists everywhere.
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Mayr
Reese Coen
Proposed Texas constitutional amendment on conservation districts
Senate Joint Resolution No. 12 proposes adding a Section 19 to Article 16 and Section 59 to Article 16, recognizing conservation of natural resources as public rights and duties. It allows creation of conservation and reclamation districts with funding, bonds, and taxes, and sets election procedures for August 21, 1917. The governor is to issue proclamation and $5,000 funds are provided for costs.
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Senate
State of Texas
State of
Texas
Legisature
J. Bartlett
R Etary
Local Families Share News and Moves
Mr and Mrs Herald Daniel celebrate the birth of a daughter. Mr and Mrs J M Strickland return from Baggett where they taught. Mr and Mrs Frank Clayton of Comanche visit his mother over weekend. Rev Thomas visited but rain prevented preaching. Mrs Minnie Foster returns from Briar Grove where she taught. Miss Lillie Brown goes back home to Hasse. Several local boys head to war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herald Daniel
J. M. Strickland
Baggett
Frank Clayton
Comanche
Thomas
Minnie Foster
Briar Grove
Lillie Brown
Hasse
Spartan Woman Suffered Untold Tortures
An odd ad promotes a product labeled Femenina for female disorders with prices 50 cents and one dollar. It claims to aid women while using sensational phrasing about tortures and Spartan references.
Old Standard Tonic Claims Malaria Relief and Strength
An advertisement touts GROVES TASTER UMSS chill TONIC as a general strengthening remedy. It claims to drive out malaria and enrich the blood, catering to adults and children.
Rain Lifts Indian Mountain Spirits After Weekend
The Indian Mountain community welcomed rain on Saturday night and Sunday. Mr. Davis Mopins hosted a dance Saturday night. Roy Sims returned from Cisco on a business trip. Jon Proemas was ill from earsiplix but improving. Mrs. Vanderwood visited her son Sunday who just returned from Terple. Pearl Rasco spent Saturday night with Ava Hester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davis Mopins
Roy Sims
Cisco
Jon Proemas
Vanderwood
Terple
Pearl Rasco
Ava Hester
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Rigleys
Riggle Brean Dee
Wrigley's
Wrigley Spearrmen
Wm. Wrigley Jr. Co
Kesner Building
Chicago
St. Charles Hotel
Waco, Texas
Waco
Higginbotham
A. D. Backstrom
Penave
Omackc
Joe Carter
City Grocer
Hunt
WM. Reese CO
Chichester S Pills
Amet
Dregetet
Chichester
Amond Berkrand
Reo
Yimy
J. R. Eanes & Company
J. R. Eanes
N. A
Palmer @ Co
Burks Mercantile Co
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